Mini Dv Cassette - Sharp VL-Z100S Operation Manual

Mini DV Cassette

Precautions when using a Mini DV
cassette
• Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes with
the i mark.
• This camcorder can record and play back
using Mini DV cassettes with cassette
memory, but it cannot record or play back
this memory.
• To record in LP mode, use a Mini DV
cassette labelled for use with LP mode.
• Do not insert anything into the holes on the
bottom of the Mini DV cassette or block
them in any way.
• Avoid placing the Mini DV cassette in
areas conducive to dust or mold.
• Do not place the Mini DV cassette near
magnetic sources such as electric clocks
or magnetic devices as this may adversely
affect recorded material.
• When a previously recorded Mini DV
cassette is used again for recording, the
previously recorded material will be
automatically erased.
• The Mini DV cassette will not operate if
inserted in the wrong direction.
• Do not repeatedly insert and eject the Mini
DV cassette without running the tape as
this may cause uneven tape winding and
damage the tape.
• Do not place the Mini DV cassette in direct
sunlight, near strong heat sources, or in
areas with excessive steam.
• Store the Mini DV cassette in its case and
stand it in an upright position.
• If the tape is not properly wound, rewind
the tape.
• Do not drop the Mini DV cassette or
subject it to excessive shocks.
To protect recordings against
accidental erasure
Slide the protect tab on the rear of the Mini
DV cassette to the "SAVE" position.
To record over a previously recorded tape,
slide the protect tab to the "REC" position.
About a tape recorded with high-
definition camcorder
This camcorder cannot play back a tape
recorded with high-definition camcorder. If
such a tape is played back, the screen
becomes blue and the warning indicator,
"NOT RECORDED ON DV FORMAT", will
appear.
Erasure protect tab
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